}}{{tnr}} The '''Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee''' (DCCC) is a national political organization. It supports campaigns of Democratic candidates for the [[U.S. House]].<ref name="ab">[http://www.dccc.org/pages/about ''DCCC'' "About," Accessed July 14, 2012]</ref>

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}}{{tnr}}{{Cong features vnt}}The '''Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee''' (DCCC) is a national political organization. It supports campaigns of Democratic candidates for the [[U.S. House]].<ref name="ab">[http://www.dccc.org/pages/about ''DCCC'' "About," Accessed July 14, 2012]</ref>

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The current chair is representative [[Steve Israel]].<ref>[http://www.buzzfeed.com/johnstanton/the-2014-election-began-on-election-night-for-hous ''Buzzfeed'' "The 2014 Election Began On Election Night For House Democrats," November 27, 2012]</ref>

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==2014 elections==

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===Frontline Program===

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The Frontline Program is a partnership between the DCCC and members of congress designed to protect vulnerable Democratic incumbents. Members of the program are required to sign a memorandum that requires them to meet aggressive fundraising goals, accelerate volunteer and recruitment efforts, and increase their online networking.<ref name=frontline>[http://dccc.org/newsroom/entry/dccc_chairman_steve_israel_announces_2013-2014_frontline_members/ ''Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee,'' "DCCC Chairman Steve Israel Announces 2013-2014 Frontline Members," March 5, 2013]</ref>

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DCCC chairman [[Steve Israel]] said the following about the Frontline Program, "We call this program Frontline for a reason – these Members are on the vanguard of protecting and expanding the middle class. While the 2014 campaign will be dominated by a strong offense taking on the Tea Party Republican Congress, our success begins with our Members. These battle-tested men and women have proven time and again that they can win because no one better reflects the values of their districts. Under the leadership of Representative Tim Walz, the Frontline Program will multiply Members’ strengths, and make sure they are positioned to compete and win – so they can continue to address the problems facing America’s middle class."<ref name=frontline/>

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The following table displays the current members of the Frontline Program.

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{{DCCC Frontline 2014}}

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===Fundraising===

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The DCCC gained an early fundraising advantage in the first quarter of 2013. It outraised the [[National Republican Congressional Committee]] $22.6 million to $17.5 million. Party strategists attributed the edge to Democrats' advantage in Internet fundraising and small-dollar donations. Additionally vulnerable Democratic incumbents lead their endangered Republican counterparts in a majority of races.<ref>[http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/295425-democrats-gain-early-fundraising-edge-over-republicans-for-2014 ''The Hill,'' "Democrats gain early fundraising edge," April 22, 2013]</ref>

==2012 elections==

==2012 elections==

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As of July 14, the DCCC had raised $96,754,717 and spent $70,064,229, leaving $27,496,113 cash on hand.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/parties/totals.php?cycle=2012&cmte=DCCC ''Open Secrets'' "Total Raised," Accessed July 14, 2012]</ref> Aas of October 2012, the DCCC had raised $53.3 million from small donations during the election cycle -- which was $15 million more than during the entire 2010 election.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2012/10/11/in-a-super-pac-world-democrats-win-using-small-donors/ ''Washington Post'' "In a super PAC world, Democrats win using small donors," October 10, 2012]</ref>

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According to the ''Sunlight Foundation'', the DCCC spent $61,741,050 on the [[United States House of Representatives elections, 2012|2012 elections]]. Of those funds, 47.78 percent achieved the desired result, based on ''Sunlight Foundation'' analysis.<ref>[http://reporting.sunlightfoundation.com/2012/return_on_investment/ ''Sunlight Foundation'' "Outside spenders' return on investment," November 9, 2012]</ref>

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===Pre-election===

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As of July 14, the DCCC had raised $96,754,717 and spent $70,064,229, leaving $27,496,113 cash on hand.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/parties/totals.php?cycle=2012&cmte=DCCC ''Open Secrets'' "Total Raised," Accessed July 14, 2012]</ref> As of October 2012, the DCCC had raised $53.3 million from small donations during the election cycle -- which was $15 million more than during the entire 2010 election.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2012/10/11/in-a-super-pac-world-democrats-win-using-small-donors/ ''Washington Post'' "In a super PAC world, Democrats win using small donors," October 10, 2012]</ref>

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On October 24, 2012, the DCCC borrowed $17 million to spend during the remainder of the [[United States House of Representatives elections, 2012|2012 elections]]. First reported in ''Politico'', the money was intended to balance out the bombardment of GOP ads in the media.<ref>[http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1012/82833.html#ixzz2AFdnnoeo ''Politico'' "Democrats borrow $17 million for final House push," October 24, 2012]</ref> According to a report in ''The Washington Post'', House Republicans were able to spend more money during the election cycle.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/wp/2012/10/24/democrats-borrow-17-million-for-house-races/ ''Washington Post'' "Democrats borrow $17 million for House races," October 24, 2012]</ref>

===Red to Blue===

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The DCCC's Red to Blue list highlights seats currently held by Republicans that the DCCC is trying to change to Democratic. These races have received the bulk of the funding from the DCCC.

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The DCCC's Red to Blue list highlighted seats held by Republicans that the DCCC tried to change to Democratic. These races received the bulk of the funding from the DCCC in 2012.<ref>[http://www.dccc.org/pages/redtoblue ''DCCC,'' "Red to Blue 2012"]</ref>

{{DCCC Red to Blue table, 2012}}

{{DCCC Red to Blue table, 2012}}

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In October 2012, the DCCC reported that it had raised $35.1 million in the final quarter of the 2012 congressional campaign. It was reported as the biggest quarter in DCCC history.<ref>[http://dccc.org/newsroom/entry/breaking_dcccs_biggest_quarter_ever_outraised_nrcc_by_4.2m_in_q3_and_2.9m_i/ ''Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee'' "BREAKING: DCCC’S BIGGEST QUARTER EVER, OUTRAISED NRCC BY $4.2M IN Q3 AND $2.9M IN SEPTEMBER ALONE," October 15, 2012]</ref>

In October 2012, the DCCC reported that it had raised $35.1 million in the final quarter of the 2012 congressional campaign. It was reported as the biggest quarter in DCCC history.<ref>[http://dccc.org/newsroom/entry/breaking_dcccs_biggest_quarter_ever_outraised_nrcc_by_4.2m_in_q3_and_2.9m_i/ ''Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee'' "BREAKING: DCCC’S BIGGEST QUARTER EVER, OUTRAISED NRCC BY $4.2M IN Q3 AND $2.9M IN SEPTEMBER ALONE," October 15, 2012]</ref>

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As of July 14, the DCCC had spent $3.5 million on independent expenditures in 77 races, supporting Democratic candidates or opposing Republican ones.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/parties/indexp.php?cycle=2012&cmte=DCCC ''Open Secrets'' "Independent Expenditures," Accessed July 14, 2012]</ref>

As of July 14, the DCCC had spent $3.5 million on independent expenditures in 77 races, supporting Democratic candidates or opposing Republican ones.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/parties/indexp.php?cycle=2012&cmte=DCCC ''Open Secrets'' "Independent Expenditures," Accessed July 14, 2012]</ref>

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The top 5 donors to the DCCC as of June 4, 2012 are as follows.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/parties/contrib.php?cycle=2012&cmte=DCCC ''Open Secrets'' "Top Contributors," Accessed July 14, 2012]</ref>

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The top 5 donors to the DCCC as of June 4, 2012, were as follows.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/parties/contrib.php?cycle=2012&cmte=DCCC ''Open Secrets'' "Top Contributors," Accessed July 14, 2012]</ref>

The top 5 industries donating to the DCCC as of June 4, 2012 are as follows.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/parties/indus.php?cycle=2012&cmte=DCCC ''Open Secrets'' "Top Contributors," Accessed July 14, 2012]</ref>

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The top 5 industries donating to the DCCC as of June 4, 2012, were as follows.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/parties/indus.php?cycle=2012&cmte=DCCC ''Open Secrets'' "Top Contributors," Accessed July 14, 2012]</ref>

2014 elections

Frontline Program

The Frontline Program is a partnership between the DCCC and members of congress designed to protect vulnerable Democratic incumbents. Members of the program are required to sign a memorandum that requires them to meet aggressive fundraising goals, accelerate volunteer and recruitment efforts, and increase their online networking.[3]

DCCC chairman Steve Israel said the following about the Frontline Program, "We call this program Frontline for a reason – these Members are on the vanguard of protecting and expanding the middle class. While the 2014 campaign will be dominated by a strong offense taking on the Tea Party Republican Congress, our success begins with our Members. These battle-tested men and women have proven time and again that they can win because no one better reflects the values of their districts. Under the leadership of Representative Tim Walz, the Frontline Program will multiply Members’ strengths, and make sure they are positioned to compete and win – so they can continue to address the problems facing America’s middle class."[3]

The following table displays the current members of the Frontline Program.

Fundraising

The DCCC gained an early fundraising advantage in the first quarter of 2013. It outraised the National Republican Congressional Committee $22.6 million to $17.5 million. Party strategists attributed the edge to Democrats' advantage in Internet fundraising and small-dollar donations. Additionally vulnerable Democratic incumbents lead their endangered Republican counterparts in a majority of races.[4]

2012 elections

According to the Sunlight Foundation, the DCCC spent $61,741,050 on the 2012 elections. Of those funds, 47.78 percent achieved the desired result, based on Sunlight Foundation analysis.[5]

Pre-election

As of July 14, the DCCC had raised $96,754,717 and spent $70,064,229, leaving $27,496,113 cash on hand.[6] As of October 2012, the DCCC had raised $53.3 million from small donations during the election cycle -- which was $15 million more than during the entire 2010 election.[7]

On October 24, 2012, the DCCC borrowed $17 million to spend during the remainder of the 2012 elections. First reported in Politico, the money was intended to balance out the bombardment of GOP ads in the media.[8] According to a report in The Washington Post, House Republicans were able to spend more money during the election cycle.[9]

Red to Blue

The DCCC's Red to Blue list highlighted seats held by Republicans that the DCCC tried to change to Democratic. These races received the bulk of the funding from the DCCC in 2012.[10]